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Cincinnati ICE supervisor faces charges after strangling allegations

A Cincinnati ICE supervisor remains in custody after being arrested for allegedly strangling his girlfriend during a violent dispute. Samuel Saxon, who serves as an assistant field office director for Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE), faces multiple felony counts in Hamilton County. Additionally, there is a new federal indictment. Details of the strangling allegations According…

ByNina OliverioDecember 19, 20250Comments

Assorted boxes of misbranded prescription drugs and contact lenses after authorities intercepted them at Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky International Airport.

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Customs agents seize high-risk CVG shipments of prescription drugs, contact lenses

CVG shipments sparked a major enforcement action by federal authorities in Cincinnati. CVG shipments included nearly 450 packages of high-risk, misbranded prescription drugs and contact lenses. Federal customs agents at Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky International Airport intercepted a significant number of illegal and potentially dangerous products. This occurred in a targeted operation. The enforcement effort focused on…

ByNina OliverioDecember 18, 20250Comments

A scenic, blue-toned landscape that reflects an icy pond at Voice of America (VOA) MetroPark with reflections of trees on the frozen surface.

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Tragic icy pond at VOA MetroPark claims man and dogs

Icy pond VOA MetroPark claimed lives in a tragic incident. Icy pond VOA MetroPark proved deadly as crews recovered the bodies of a man and his two dogs. A community shaken by the icy pond VOA MetroPark tragedy Emergency crews recovered the bodies of a man and his two dogs from an icy pond at…

ByNina OliverioDecember 18, 20250Comments

Artist rendering of the new Brent Spence Bridge Corridor project showing a modern cable-stayed bridge over the Ohio River.

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Brent Spence project work set to ramp up in 2026

The Brent Spence project is moving from years of planning into a highly visible construction phase beginning in 2026. The Brent Spence project will soon reshape traffic patterns and river crossings in downtown Cincinnati and Northern Kentucky. Years of behind-the-scenes work on the $3.6 billion Brent Spence project are about to become visible to the…

ByNina OliverioDecember 17, 20250Comments

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Water rescue search underway at VOA MetroPark

Water rescue efforts are ongoing at VOA MetroPark. Water rescue crews are actively searching a pond after reports of a potential person in the water. Search continues at VOA MetroPark water rescue site Emergency crews continued a water rescue operation in the early morning hours at VOA MetroPark. Authorities responded to reports that someone…

ByNina OliverioDecember 17, 20250Comments

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U.S. unemployment rate rises as job market shows lingering weakness

The U.S. unemployment rate rose to its highest level in years in November 2025, highlighting persistent strains in the American jobs market. The U.S. unemployment rate climbed to 4.6 percent even as employers added jobs last month, showing a labor market that remains slow and uneven. Despite modest gains in payrolls, recent government data suggests…

ByNina OliverioDecember 16, 20250Comments

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Hamilton County EMA facility opens with new $16 million 911 dispatch center

Hamilton County officials are preparing to fully open a new $16 million Emergency Management Agency (EMA) facility. It will also serve as the county’s primary 911 dispatch center, according to a report by WCPO. The newly constructed facility, located in Springdale, is expected to be fully operational by the end of the month. Although the…

ByNina OliverioDecember 16, 20250Comments

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Cold weather concerns grow as warming shelters open in Cincinnati

Cold weather concerns continue to rise in Cincinnati as temperatures plunge and dangerous wind chills grip the region. Cold weather concerns are most urgent for people experiencing homelessness, seniors, and families struggling to heat their homes. City officials warn that prolonged exposure to extreme cold can become life-threatening within hours. Emergency responders see an increase…

ByNina OliverioDecember 15, 20250Comments

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Why do street repair funds remain unspent as Cincinnati roads deteriorate?

Cincinnati’s street repair budget remains a point of contention as residents continue to dodge potholes, cracked pavement, and unsafe road conditions. While the city has allocated millions toward infrastructure, a combination of inflation, staffing shortages, and procedural delays has slowed the visible pace of major resurfacing. The gap between approved budgets and completed roads…

ByNina OliverioDecember 15, 20250Comments

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Cold weather advisories prompt school closings and delays across Cincinnati on Dec. 15

Cold weather advisories remain in effect across Greater Cincinnati as a powerful winter blast grips the region on December 15, 2025. Cold weather advisories have triggered widespread school closings, delayed start times, and safety warnings for families and commuters. The winter system delivered dangerously low wind chills overnight, prompting cold weather advisories, emergency alerts, and…

ByNina OliverioDecember 15, 20250Comments